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Why Robotics Benefits Early Education

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One of these new developments is the increased use of robots in everyday life––from vending machines to your automatic vacuum cleaner, all the way through to artificial intelligence and heavy machinery. But the field of robotics has more benefits for children than just teaching them about robots. .

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. the Ergobot to teach both Forces & Motion and Programming & Robotics. STEM modules. in a robotics and programming application (with PASCO’s ErgoBot). a wide variety of sensors and probes.

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The Maker Movement In Education

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His knowledge of and interest in both the EdTech world and the importance of a STEM education highlight the importance of inquiry-based education, DIY cultures and technology for enhanced learning as crucial 21st century activities. Eduporium ‘s Andy Larmand is the newest contributor to Ask a Tech Teacher.

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Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? A Teacher’s Perspective

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Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from change or adversity, stems from being able to persevere and display grit. Pretty pithy. Resilience.

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Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? A Teacher’s Perspective

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Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from change or adversity, stems from being able to persevere and display grit. Pretty pithy. Resilience.

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Maryland Educator Ali Schilpp Named 2018 School Librarian of the Year by School Library Journal

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In addition to receiving a comprehensive suite of prizes provided by the program’s sponsor, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company Scholastic, Ali Schilpp is currently featured on the cover of the September 2018 issue of SLJ.

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ISTE Librarians’ Takeaways (Crowdsourced)

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Olivia’s ideas that digital citizenship comes from sharing your story with the world is exactly where I was trying to guide my class this past spring. It has always been the case that companies that play nicely with others win. It was amazing to hear her speak in person and to hear about #SparkChange. infused notes….